Bus safety and training instructor Mark Veach, left, works with Rob Allen, 52, in February. Pierce Transit is seeking relief transit operators who cover for full-time operators who take time off because of illness or vacation. Drew Perinedperine@thenewstribune.com

Bus safety and training instructor Mark Veach, left, works with Rob Allen, 52, in February. Pierce Transit is seeking relief transit operators who cover for full-time operators who take time off because of illness or vacation. Drew Perinedperine@thenewstribune.com